Articles
Science News
7.6.2018
Autism and Health: A Special Report by Autism Speaks
Autism Speaks issued in-depth autism health special reports: Advances in Understanding and Treating the Health Conditions that Frequently Accompany
Expert Opinion
7.5.2018
Benefits of Exercise for People with Autism
Thanks to a growing number of studies involving youth with autism, we can confidently say there are social benefits of exercise.
Life on the Spectrum
6.28.2018
Finding my own unique path after my autism diagnosis
This guest blog post is by Michael Goodroe. Michael works full time as a data processor and serves as a motivational speaker. He wrote What Autism
Press Release
6.25.2018
DNAstack and Autism Speaks® Announce Collaboration
DNAstac, a software company that develops a cloud-based platform to manage, analyze and search genomic datasets, and Autism Speaks announced today a
Science Blog
6.25.2018
Autism and ‘optimal outcomes’
Dr. Stelios Georgiades and Dr. Connie Kasari, leading experts on autism intervention, urge researchers and clinicians to reconsider the goal of autism
Blog
6.14.2018
Thank you, Dads, for all that you do
Click here to read stories of fathers who share their encouragement, inspiration, expectations and love of their children who have autism.
Blog
6.13.2018
How I reacted after the doctor said, 'fathers don't take it well'
Jeff McCafferty is the proud father of two boys on the autism spectrum and a supporter of Autism Speaks.
Blog
6.13.2018
Stealing time in my daughter's busy schedule to let her be a kid
This guest blog post was written by Mike Freeman. Mike lives in Rhode Island and is the author of the family memoir Neither Mountain Nor River:
Blog
6.11.2018
What my son's routines helped me understand about being an autism dad
This guest blog post is by Nick Wright, Labor Relations Representative in San Diego. He is a dedicated father of two, a daughter and his son Brandon
Blog
6.11.2018
5 things I want to share with my fellow autism dads
This guest blog post is by Mathew Oakes. Matt blogs with his wife Courtney about parenting on the autism spectrum at 808theadventures.wordpress.com.
Blog
5.24.2018
How I learned self-love parenting a child on the spectrum
This blog post is by Lynn Dixon - a mom, writer and advocate for neuro-diverse families. She lives in Seattle, WA with her husband and two sons.
Science Blog
5.22.2018
Launching the Autism Learning Health Network
Autism Treatment Network takes big step in its mission to improve and expand the reach of comprehensive healthcare for autistic children & teens -
Blog
5.18.2018
I opened a Café to employ my daughter and others with special needs
This blog post is by Lorna Heid, owner of Independent Grounds Cafe in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Blog
5.16.2018
How my brother inspired my passion for helping others
This guest blog post is by Juliana Fetherman. She has a brother on the autism spectrum and is an autism advocate.
Blog
5.16.2018
‘A Day in the Life:’ Navigating autism into adulthood
This guest post is by Phil Martin. Phil was diagnosed with Asperger’s, school phobia, and ADHD as a teenager.
Blog
5.15.2018